Smart Top group buy? PLEASE PLACE ORDERS if still interested
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Dexter_Morgan
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If you go ahead and place an order please could you post that you have done so. I just want to keep track and see if/when we reach the target of 5.
If you are still not happy with the price please also post what price you would be willing to pay.
If you are still not happy with the price please also post what price you would be willing to pay.
Dexter_Morgan
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And it adds auto folding mirrors. Most awsome.
Dexter_Morgan
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Out of interest does anyone know the best way to remove the plastic plugs holding the trim in in the boot? I read on another forum someone broke 2 getting the first couple out before they learned the correct way. They didn't say what the correct way was.
Dexter_Morgan said:
It's an expanding rivet and it isn't exactly this exact one but it looks similar (minus it being screwed) and it is the same concept:
So pretty much you have to lift the top part and separate it from the bottom part, I use a flat heard screw driver but if you have a car trim remover tool(s), it'll make life much easier. You have to pull the top part until the bottom part doesn't expand/widen anymore then you can easily pull out the entire rivet.
I'm terrible with describing it in words so here's a quick illustrations I made on how it works. The blue is the top part and red is the bottom part where the top part goes through. SO you have to pull the top part so the bottom stops expanding and then you can pull the bottom part off easily.
Hope that helps.
Dexter_Morgan
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Cheers for that. That will help a lot. I don't want to botch it.
@ Maniac I will give them a call tomorrow to see where we are up to. It looks so far it may just be you and me. I'll see if I can get them to keep the discount anyway. They must still be making a decent amount.
@ Maniac I will give them a call tomorrow to see where we are up to. It looks so far it may just be you and me. I'll see if I can get them to keep the discount anyway. They must still be making a decent amount.
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So, tell me, it will all be one touch? Mine works from the key opening and closing, but the ne touch would be good. And is the mirror folding part of the deal?
I'm in, if the above is so....
I'm in, if the above is so....
Mirror folding is part of the module.
1-touch works on the button inside the car. On the remote, you have to hold it 3seconds or more and then you can release it and the roof will open/close on it's own. You can program the windows to go up or down by holding it for 1 second.
Here's the link to the function settings of the module, you can read up on it and see what functions they have available.
http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/db/smarttop/ext/support/manuals/bmw/STLFBW3/operation/en.php
1-touch works on the button inside the car. On the remote, you have to hold it 3seconds or more and then you can release it and the roof will open/close on it's own. You can program the windows to go up or down by holding it for 1 second.
Here's the link to the function settings of the module, you can read up on it and see what functions they have available.
http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/db/smarttop/ext/support/manuals/bmw/STLFBW3/operation/en.php
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Anonymous
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Dragons Den style, here's where I am:
I'm out.
Sorry, I was initially interested and am still tempted, but just not happy to instal it whilst the car is so new.
I hope you get the discounted price. I will be jealous of the features, but not for me at the moment.
Just thought I should let you know, so you're not waiting for me.
I'm out.
Sorry, I was initially interested and am still tempted, but just not happy to instal it whilst the car is so new.
I hope you get the discounted price. I will be jealous of the features, but not for me at the moment.
Just thought I should let you know, so you're not waiting for me.
Dexter_Morgan
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@ Nickm I'm going to call them later to see how many have signed up. If you are in please could you let them know? The more the merrier and the more likely they will proceed with the current discount.
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Assuming they charge the same to ship to the UK that’s about £260. The problem is when the courier hits you for import duty. I once received a parcel from the US via DHL and thought I was home and dry. About 3 to 4 weeks later I received a bill that was about 25% the value of what I had already spent. It's probably different in Australia making the ebay option better.
Mods 4 Cars works out around £270 but even if they discount its likely import charges/VAT would be added on if shipped to the UK.
Mods 4 Cars works out around £270 but even if they discount its likely import charges/VAT would be added on if shipped to the UK.